I agree, the idea may be insight to the creativity of the start-up, but it's the implemenation and execution that will make or break it. That's why (taken from

I agree, the idea may be insight to the creativity of the start-up, but it's the implemenation and execution that will make or break it. That's why (taken from app): "your idea is important too, but mainly as evidence that you can have good ideas. Most successful startups change their idea substantially. We're more likely to fund people we know are smart..." It's the people that are smart, creative and determined that will do well (IMHO). As has been said before, if you don't think you can win the race against someone else with the same idea, that's not very promising for you. You need more confidence (but not blindingly so), skill and determination to succeed.